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GENERATING PRO BONO SUPPORTFOR PRO SE EFFORTS
Jeff BrownPro Bono CoordinatorState Bar of [email protected]/probono
Leadership
“Leadership is ultimately about creating a way for people to contribute to making something extraordinary happen.” Alan Keith, Genentech
Recipe
Commitment Clear goals Strong relationships System information Resources Plan Execution
Commit To Lead
Conference of Chief Justices
Code of Judicial Conduct
Goal - Meaningful Access
Reduce burden of unrepresented
Reduce burden on unrepresented
System is open, fair & trusted
Broadly supported
Relationships
Trust Predictable Exchange Reciprocal Risk
System Information
Motivation (positive)
Why people volunteer Personal benefit Relationships True believers
Motivation (negative)
Why People Don’t Volunteer No one asked Perceived differences Poor volunteer management Perceived skills
Perceptions
1. Devalues lawyers2. Competition3. Conflicts4. No insurance5. Time/hassle6. Thankless
1. Reinforce2. Most can’t pay3. SCR 20:6.54. State Bar
coverage5. Accommodate6. Make it rewarding
Issues Possible responses
Resources
Grants
Ann Zimmerman or Jeff Brown
www.selfhelpsupport.org
Ideas
ASK Quarterly brown bag lunch w/volunteers Support limited appearances Reserved volunteer parking Motions on pro bono cases taken first Thank a volunteer publicly
More Ideas
Community education Courtroom education Notice with indigency waivers Review local rules Retired professionals Mediation panels Referral/resource lists
Your Ideas?
